Implementation

Go live in weeks, with a 97% go-live rate

Inventory Planner by Sage pairs you with a dedicated project manager and implementation consultant: a proven plan, a fixed price, and support exactly when you need it.

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97%

project go-live rate

Fixed

cost agreed upfront

5-6 weeks

typical onboarding

Dedicated

project team

Why software implementations stall (and how this one doesn’t)

Most failed rollouts come down to the same three things: data that’s migrated badly, a setup that doesn’t reflect how the business actually works, and a team that’s never properly trained, so they fall back into inventory spreadsheets within a month.
Inventory Planner’s onboarding is built to avoid all three. Your inventory is one of your biggest assets, so it’s set up with proper care, from the data behind your forecasts to the workflows your team uses every day.

Built for a better start

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Pre-contract project scoping

We scope your project before you sign, so you know exactly what needs to happen and how onboarding will run, giving you a clear plan before any work begins.

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Fixed cost

You’ll get a fixed-cost quote before contract, based on the scope of your onboarding project, giving a clear view of the work and investment involved, with no surprises later.

Migrating your data

Accurate data is where better inventory planning starts. We migrate your data into Inventory Planner and help structure it, so your forecasts and purchasing recommendations have the right foundation from day one.

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Complete configuration

We configure Inventory Planner around your products, suppliers, channels and planning workflows, a setup that reflects how your business actually buys, sells and manages stock.

Training for success

We train your team on the areas that matter most: forecasting, replenishment, purchasing and reporting. Sessions are recorded too, handy for refreshers or new joiners.

Testing and support

Before launch, we test the setup with you and check key workflows are working as expected. After go-live, we stay on hand while your team settles in.

See what our customers say

" Inventory Planner has allowed me to save hours with automating our PO projections. The implementation process was extremely smooth and informative. Nicholas was well versed in the system as well as the field of work our company is in. He was able to help us troubleshoot many hypotheticals and better our usage of inventory planner. The customer support is also very responsive! Any time I had a question a real person got back to me via email within 15 minutes. Incredible!"

G2 Review

"Inventory Planner has allowed us to significantly improve our process for buying products. We are far more surgical in buying exactly what we need, when we need it. I’m also so happy with how easy it was to implement, and the expert guidance of the Sage team, who walked us through all of the nuances and got us up and running very quickly. "

Zach
G2 Review

"The replenishment function in inventory planner gives you so much transparency into the supply chain. Even in instances where I thought capability would be an issue, my customer support implementation specialist was invaluable during the integration, would either walk me through how to reach my end goal with the program or find a workaround to achieve the same desired outcome. I’m not exaggerating when I say this program is exactly what I was looking for in an inventory application. "

Adam
G2 Review

Inventory Planner at a glance

2,600 global brands

Trusted by thousands of brands to improve how they forecast, buy and manage stock.

Part of Sage Group Plc

Built on a solid foundation, with the backing of one of the world’s leading business software groups

100s of integrations

Connect Inventory Planner with the ecommerce, ERP and retail systems your team already uses.

Excellent reviews

Rated 4.7 on Trustpilot, with customers praising our product, training and support.

10+ years of experience

More than a decade helping retailers improve inventory planning.

Unlimited support

Get ongoing help from our global support team, with email, chat and screen-share calls available on request.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does Inventory Planner implementation take?: Most Inventory Planner onboarding projects run around 5-6 weeks to go-live on average. Depending on the complexity of the data, channels and workflows involved. Customers get a clear timeline as part of pre-contract scoping.
How much does Inventory Planner implementation cost?: Inventory Planner provides a fixed-cost quote before contract, based on the scope of the onboarding project, giving a clear view of cost and investment upfront, with no surprises mid-project.
Will my historical sales and inventory data be migrated?: Yes. The Inventory Planner team migrates customer data into the platform and helps structure it properly, so forecasts and purchasing recommendations start from an accurate foundation.
Do I get training as part of onboarding?: Yes. Inventory Planner’s onboarding includes training on forecasting, replenishment, purchasing and reporting. Sessions are recorded, so they double as reference material for refreshers and new starters.
What happens after go-live?: After go-live, the Inventory Planner team stays on hand while the customer’s team settles in, then hands over to Customer Success and Support for ongoing help.